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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.23, 1,006.86 and 534.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.23, 1,006.86 and 534.55 is: 801.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.23 : 1,006.86 = 534.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.23/1,006.86 = 534.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.23x = 1,006.86 × 534.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.23x = 538,217.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,217.01/671.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.84

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